All that and more at slubird on etsy.
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When you shop for vintage on etsy what do you like to look for? Broader range of size? Weird patterns and textures? Amazing details? Nice basics?
Showing posts with label thrifting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thrifting. Show all posts
10.05.2009
slubird shop update
It took me over a week but I finally finished listing everything. I actually sold a few things in the meantime, ha. But there are still plenty of awesome goodies left.
All that and more at slubird on etsy.
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When you shop for vintage on etsy what do you like to look for? Broader range of size? Weird patterns and textures? Amazing details? Nice basics?
All that and more at slubird on etsy.
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When you shop for vintage on etsy what do you like to look for? Broader range of size? Weird patterns and textures? Amazing details? Nice basics?
9.22.2009
The Perks of Being a Packrat
I'm really trying to be a good girl and pare down my clothes to the essential. It's taking years, and it certainly doesn't help that I still shop a lot. However, in the past few months I'm finally donating a few bags to Purple Hearts, attended two (one I hosted) clothing swap parties, and eBayed/etsied a lot of my better looking new and vintage garments. I am just now finally letting go of many of the beautiful vintage dresses I purchased in high school and inherited from my family that I hoarded for costumes for photography series in college.
One thing that is helping me finally purge is the fact that I have lost weight from when I was sixteen so a lot of these things don't even fit me anymore. On the other hand, dresses I saved even though they had never fit me that I am now willing to part with suddenly fit me like a glove. Luckily those items are in the minority and I've come out of my sorting with three gorgeous frocks.
This is one such dress. I was all prepared to sell it this week. Though this morning when I was showing it to my roommate I thought that maybe it will finally fit me. I received this dress when I was seventeen from a penpal who sent me many great thrift store finds, including Electric Warrior on vinyl. I was never able to zip it up the back so blaming my ribcage (and not the fact that I was on the chubby side) I would wear it with a corset over it for photoshoots). Today I was able to zip it up save for the first few inches at the top, which I will either continue to lose or be able to just let out a tiny bit with the help of a seamstress.
Otherwise, look how perfect it fits me! I cannot bear to part with this dress. If nothing else it would be a perfect wedding dress. The lace and the ribbon...and I'm not wearing a bra since the corset is boned, and you can't even tell. How dreamy.
The other two dresses I wanted to post about I was too lazy to put on and take pictures in, but here they are anyway:
This green floral maxi dress never fit me, even when I was 14! I was going to sell it in the early summer but I figured what the hell, tried it on, and it also fit like it was made just for me. It's the perfect length for my height and is the first dress with a long skirt that doesn't make me look stumpy. I was also surprised how perfectly it fits my boobs since this dress belonged to my mother and she was a 32A her whole life. The back is also deliciously low, it's so sexy and I love showing my back off.
Same story with this dress. Never fit me even when I was 14, was gonna sell, figured what the hell, fit me perfectly. However, this dress was purchased by my skinny dad in his 20s when he went as Joan Crawford for Halloween- ha! And that's not the only dress dad thrifted for a Halloween costume in the late 70s that I think is very pretty and fits me, my parents were into Halloween in a big way. Anyway, I love 70s take on Victorian dresses, and the detail on this one is stunning!
I really love the lace with the ribbon (a pattern is emerging I see here) and the high neckline. It's also a great length for my height, but I'm thinking of hemming it to just above the knee. Opinions? I also am not sure if I hem to leave the skirt as-is or attempt to make it a pencil skirts. Comments and suggestions are appreciated.
Anyway, I am going to update my etsy shop soon with a ton of great dresses, a few blouses and pairs of shoes, and a whole bag full of hats! Stay tuned.
One thing that is helping me finally purge is the fact that I have lost weight from when I was sixteen so a lot of these things don't even fit me anymore. On the other hand, dresses I saved even though they had never fit me that I am now willing to part with suddenly fit me like a glove. Luckily those items are in the minority and I've come out of my sorting with three gorgeous frocks.
This is one such dress. I was all prepared to sell it this week. Though this morning when I was showing it to my roommate I thought that maybe it will finally fit me. I received this dress when I was seventeen from a penpal who sent me many great thrift store finds, including Electric Warrior on vinyl. I was never able to zip it up the back so blaming my ribcage (and not the fact that I was on the chubby side) I would wear it with a corset over it for photoshoots). Today I was able to zip it up save for the first few inches at the top, which I will either continue to lose or be able to just let out a tiny bit with the help of a seamstress.
Otherwise, look how perfect it fits me! I cannot bear to part with this dress. If nothing else it would be a perfect wedding dress. The lace and the ribbon...and I'm not wearing a bra since the corset is boned, and you can't even tell. How dreamy.
The other two dresses I wanted to post about I was too lazy to put on and take pictures in, but here they are anyway:
This green floral maxi dress never fit me, even when I was 14! I was going to sell it in the early summer but I figured what the hell, tried it on, and it also fit like it was made just for me. It's the perfect length for my height and is the first dress with a long skirt that doesn't make me look stumpy. I was also surprised how perfectly it fits my boobs since this dress belonged to my mother and she was a 32A her whole life. The back is also deliciously low, it's so sexy and I love showing my back off.
Same story with this dress. Never fit me even when I was 14, was gonna sell, figured what the hell, fit me perfectly. However, this dress was purchased by my skinny dad in his 20s when he went as Joan Crawford for Halloween- ha! And that's not the only dress dad thrifted for a Halloween costume in the late 70s that I think is very pretty and fits me, my parents were into Halloween in a big way. Anyway, I love 70s take on Victorian dresses, and the detail on this one is stunning!
I really love the lace with the ribbon (a pattern is emerging I see here) and the high neckline. It's also a great length for my height, but I'm thinking of hemming it to just above the knee. Opinions? I also am not sure if I hem to leave the skirt as-is or attempt to make it a pencil skirts. Comments and suggestions are appreciated.
Anyway, I am going to update my etsy shop soon with a ton of great dresses, a few blouses and pairs of shoes, and a whole bag full of hats! Stay tuned.
9.05.2009
Wardrobe Remix for 09.05.09
maroon merino shrug - knit myself
grey t-shirt - can't remember...Kohl's I think
tassel necklace - made myself, charm from Chicago Antique Market
black skinny jeans - Old Navy
tan leather flats - thrifted
I'm trying to invest in really good pieces, as these jeans are a bit stretched out since a. I have lost weight and b. they were cheap. I like wearing basics to work and sprucing it up with little details, such as the shrug and necklace.
Etsy post later today, I only have a few more items to list. But the store is here if you want to take a premature sneak peek. Let me know how the layout/pictures look to you, will you?
9.03.2009
Wardrobe Remix for 09.03.09
This is my Latin Mama/summer-to-fall inspired outfit.
gold leaf earrings - Claire's
red satin top - thrifted (I think this is my favourite shirt)
white and gold belt - thrifted
skinny jeans - Charlotte Russe
gold sandals - Target
The tragedy about this shirt is it's thrifted, and a lingerie shirt, and I cannot find another shirt like it ANYWHERE. This is a shirt I would want in a million colors. I love the floral detailing at the collar, the length, the fact it is fitted and loose in all the right places...ack. It's perfection. If you see another shirt even close to this anywhere, please let me know!
gold leaf earrings - Claire's
red satin top - thrifted (I think this is my favourite shirt)
white and gold belt - thrifted
skinny jeans - Charlotte Russe
gold sandals - Target
The tragedy about this shirt is it's thrifted, and a lingerie shirt, and I cannot find another shirt like it ANYWHERE. This is a shirt I would want in a million colors. I love the floral detailing at the collar, the length, the fact it is fitted and loose in all the right places...ack. It's perfection. If you see another shirt even close to this anywhere, please let me know!
8.31.2009
Wardrobe Remix for 08.31.09
tan Zara shirt with asymmetrical collar - thrifted
gold and drop-pearl necklace - Chicago Antique Market
navy corduroy jumper - nice face on etsy
ivory floral lace stockings - h&m
bronze flats - target
I will make a photo post when I get home from work about the Antique Market, I got another charm too, I need to put it on a chain. I'm in love with the neckline of this top, I thrifted it Saturday. And this is the first time wearing these tights, I got them for $1 a couple months ago. Yay "new" duds.
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